India has said that it is ready for any significant step aimed to end the Ukraine conflict but the participation of Russia is essential for any peace negotiation between the two countries.

Indian EAM Jaishankar: Essential to make Russia part of talks

It has been over two years since the Russia Ukraine War began with no signs of truce between the two Nations. The impact of the war has crossed Ukraine-Russia borders and is impacting the entire Globe. WION spoke with Chairwoman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence in the Norwegian Parliament Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide. Here's an excerpt of the interview. Søreide extensively spoke on the Russia-Ukraine war and pointed that, "Ukraine needs to come to negotiations from a position of strength". Watch in for more details!

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So is the United States of America poised to allow Ukraine to use long range missiles in Russia? Reports now indicate that President Joe Biden is considering lifting the ban on British Storm Shadow missiles that can be fired into Russia. Watch in for more details!

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Russian Defence Ministry released footage of various types of missiles launched as part of ongoing naval drills conducted along with China. The war games involved over 400 Russian warships, submarines, and support vessels. Watch in for more details!

Russia launches various missiles as part of naval exercises with China

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WION speaks to Marko Mihkelson, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Estonia. Watch to know more.

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India: Ready for any step towards ending war

While Russia is engaged in an intense war with Ukraine, its warships have begun joint drills with Chinese navy vessels in the sea of Japan. These drills are part of a major Russian naval exercise that will continue till the 16th of September. Watch to know more.

Ocean 2024 Exercise: Russian-Chinese warships begin joint drills in sea of Japan

Washington is imposing new sanctions on Iran over its supply of missiles to Russia for use in Moscow's illegal invasion of Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday in London as he prepared to travel with the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, to Kyiv.

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Russia-Ukraine War: US imposes news sanctions on Iran for missile supply to Russia

More than 1,000 people have been killed or wounded by cluster munitions in Ukraine since Russia launched its war. WION decodes the killer cluster bombs in this report.

Russia-Ukraine War: Cluster bombs killed, wounded over 1,000 in Ukraine since Russian invasion

In a major escalation Ukraine has unleashed one of its largest drone assaults on Russian territory hitting the Moscow region and beyond. The relentless drone strikes are in fact part of Kyiv's intensified efforts to try and destabilize Russia's war machine even as fierce battles continue on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims another village in east Ukraine, near Pokrovsk

<p>France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they will be taking immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran. They will also pursue the designations of significant entities and impose sanctions on Iran Air.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-iran-to-announce-new-bilateral-treaty-soon-amid-arms-supply-row-757540"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row</strong></a></p>

<p>"The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people," they stated in the joint statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Threat to European security'</strong></h2>

<p>"This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia and is a direct threat to European security," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further called on Iran to halt such practices in aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We call on Iran to immediately cease all support to Russia’s war against Ukraine and halt the development and transfers of its ballistic missiles," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran, confirms Blinken</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that Moscow has received new deadly ballistic missiles from Iran to use in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This development and the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran threatens European security and demonstrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches far beyond the Middle East,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran rejects western accusations of Russia arms exports</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine has been pushing the US to change its policy, however, Blinken, at a press conference in London, highlighted the obstacles to backing the Ukrainian request, noting that they doubt Ukraine's ability to maintain the missiles, training, and their strategic purpose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, German chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peace conference to be attended by Moscow, marking a sign of wavering support for Ukraine in parts of Europe, however, Blinken's confirmation of escalation may alter the debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security.

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom condemned the export of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, adding that it is a direct threat to European security. The three nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they will be taking immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran. They will also pursue the designations of significant entities and impose sanctions on Iran Air. Also read: Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row "The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people," they stated in the joint statement. 'Threat to European security' "This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia and is a direct threat to European security," the statement read. They further called on Iran to halt such practices in aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. "We call on Iran to immediately cease all support to Russia’s war against Ukraine and halt the development and transfers of its ballistic missiles," the statement added. Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran, confirms Blinken Earlier in the day, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that Moscow has received new deadly ballistic missiles from Iran to use in Ukraine. “This development and the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran threatens European security and demonstrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches far beyond the Middle East,” he said. Watch | Iran rejects western accusations of Russia arms exports × Ukraine has been pushing the US to change its policy, however, Blinken, at a press conference in London, highlighted the obstacles to backing the Ukrainian request, noting that they doubt Ukraine's ability to maintain the missiles, training, and their strategic purpose. Moreover, German chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peace conference to be attended by Moscow, marking a sign of wavering support for Ukraine in parts of Europe, however, Blinken's confirmation of escalation may alter the debate. (With inputs from agencies)

'Direct threat to European security': France, Germany, UK condemn Iran 'sending' ballistic missiles to Russia

Russian and Chinese warships commence their joint drills in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, part of a major naval exercise that President Putin said was the largest of its kind for three decades. Watch in for more details!

Russian and Chinese warships begin joint drills in the Sea of Japan

<p>Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on Tuesday,&nbsp;criticised a decision by Germany to tighten controls on its land borders, calling for urgent consultations with other affected countries and more support for Warsaw's own immigration policies.</p>

<p>Relations between Poland and Germany have become warmer since Tusk's pro-European coalition came to power in December, but there is exasperation in Warsaw at Berlin's reluctance to commit to joint European Union financing for defence and strengthening the bloc's eastern border.</p>

<p>Poland has been facing what it says is a migrant crisis orchestrated by Belarus and Russia on its eastern border since 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Nord Stream blast probe: Germany accuses Poland of not arresting Nord Stream suspect</strong></p>

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<p>With Germany seeking to toughen its stance on immigration following a surge in arrivals, Berlin on Monday announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders, which would normally be part of the Schengen free-movement zone, for six months starting on Sept. 16.</p>

<h2><strong>'Unacceptable', says Tusk</strong></h2>

<p>"Such actions are unacceptable from the Polish point of view," Tusk told a meeting of Polish ambassadors in Warsaw.</p>

<p>"Today we need full support from Germany and the entire EU when it comes to helping in organising, financing, arming the eastern border, also in the context of illegal migration."</p>

<p>He said that what Poland needed was not tighter controls on its border with Germany, but more engagement from Berlin and others in securing the EU's external border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-introduces-border-controls-to-keep-irregular-migration-in-check-amid-rising-security-concerns-757220"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Germany introduces border controls to keep irregular migration in check amid security concerns spike</strong></a></p>

<p>"In the coming hours we will contact other countries affected by Berlin's decisions for urgent consultations on action on the EU level," he said.</p>

<p>The German interior ministry did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment.</p>

<p>Tusk said that the decision was a reaction to failed German policies on immigration from the past, not to failures from Poland's side.</p>

<p>Recent deadly knife attacks in Germany in which the suspects were asylum seekers have stoked concerns over immigration.</p>

<p>The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in the western city of Solingen that killed three people in August.</p>

<p>Germany's AfD earlier this month became the first far-right party since World War Two to win a state election, in Thuringia, after campaigning heavily on the issue of migration.</p>

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on Tuesday, criticised a decision by Germany to tighten controls on its land borders, calling for urgent consultations with other affected countries and more support for Warsaw's own immigration policies.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on Tuesday, criticised a decision by Germany to tighten controls on its land borders, calling for urgent consultations with other affected countries and more support for Warsaw's own immigration policies. Relations between Poland and Germany have become warmer since Tusk's pro-European coalition came to power in December, but there is exasperation in Warsaw at Berlin's reluctance to commit to joint European Union financing for defence and strengthening the bloc's eastern border. Poland has been facing what it says is a migrant crisis orchestrated by Belarus and Russia on its eastern border since 2021. Watch | Nord Stream blast probe: Germany accuses Poland of not arresting Nord Stream suspect × With Germany seeking to toughen its stance on immigration following a surge in arrivals, Berlin on Monday announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders, which would normally be part of the Schengen free-movement zone, for six months starting on Sept. 16. 'Unacceptable', says Tusk "Such actions are unacceptable from the Polish point of view," Tusk told a meeting of Polish ambassadors in Warsaw. "Today we need full support from Germany and the entire EU when it comes to helping in organising, financing, arming the eastern border, also in the context of illegal migration." He said that what Poland needed was not tighter controls on its border with Germany, but more engagement from Berlin and others in securing the EU's external border. Also read: Germany introduces border controls to keep irregular migration in check amid security concerns spike "In the coming hours we will contact other countries affected by Berlin's decisions for urgent consultations on action on the EU level," he said. The German interior ministry did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment. Tusk said that the decision was a reaction to failed German policies on immigration from the past, not to failures from Poland's side. Recent deadly knife attacks in Germany in which the suspects were asylum seekers have stoked concerns over immigration. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in the western city of Solingen that killed three people in August. Germany's AfD earlier this month became the first far-right party since World War Two to win a state election, in Thuringia, after campaigning heavily on the issue of migration. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Unacceptable': Poland PM Tusk slams German decision to tighten border controls

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A new and robust partnership is emerging posing a formidable challenge to the West, as the conflict in Ukraine rages on Russia has forged an ever closer bond with China, Iran and North Korea our special report decodes.

New Partnership threatens Western Dominance

More than 1,000 people have been killed or wounded by cluster munitions in Ukraine since Russia launched its war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Cluster bombs killed, wounded over 1,000 in Ukraine since Russia invasion

A new and robust partnership is emerging posing a formidable challenge to the West. As the conflict in Ukraine rages on Russia has forged an ever closer bond with the three nations China, Iran and North Korea. Watch in for more details!

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea forge stronger ties

A day after Western intelligence officials alleged that Russia was using Iranian missiles to attack Ukraine a member of Iran's Parliament has now suggested that it made sense for Tehran to supply Moscow with ballistic missiles in exchange for soybeans or wheat. Watch to know more.

Iranian MP hints supply of missiles to Russia

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage, newer weapons of destruction have come into play, the latest being 'dragon drones' that Kyiv has been using to drop thermite incendiary bombs on Russian positions in Kharkiv region. WION decodes Ukraine's new dragon drones in this report.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's dragon drones unleash hellfire on Russian positions

#Gravitas | Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine, India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, will be travelling to Moscow to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. As Western efforts have failed to bring an end to the war, India could potentially broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. The key questions are: What is Modi's peace plan to be delivered through Doval? And will it prove instrumental in ending the war?

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a renewed effort to bring peace to Ukraine, adding that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had both agreed in recent talks on the need for a new peace conference that would include Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz renews calls for a peace agreement

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